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CALYCANTHUS floridus
Commonly known as Carolina allspice, Carolina sweetshrub
(fertilis) - shiny green leaves with attractive deep carmine magnolia-like flowers.
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DeciduousOval or oblong, dark-green leaves to 12cm (5in) long, sometimes turning yellow in autumn.
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RedCarmine -
Height2.5m (8ft) -
Spread3m (10ft)
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Tall ShrubBushy, spreading shrub. Solitary flowers 4-5cm (1½-2in) across with numerous strap-shaped petals are produced from terminal and axillary shoots of current year's growth
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
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Partial shadeIn warm climates.
CALYCANTHUS floridus
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Additional Features
Good to knowBark has a strong camphor smell when scraped.
Pests & DiseasesNone.
Place of originSoutheastern USA. -
Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a shrub border
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
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Leaf shape
Oblong
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Pruning group
Pruning group 4Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
When: Annually in early Spring.
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Scented PlantsScented flowersScented foliage
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Toxic - Category C
Harmful if eaten(People & Pets)
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Calycanthus - Growing Guide
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Buy Varieties of CALYCANTHUS floridus
CALYCANTHUS floridus 'Athens'
Carolina allspice, Carolina sweetshrub
fragrant pale yellow long lasting flower. Slow growing
Gift-wrapping available
£40.00 each
CALYCANTHUS floridus 'Burgundy Spice'
Carolina allspice, Carolina sweetshrub
glossy, dark-purple leaves and fragrant deep red flowers.
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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